On February 15, Barcelona's new Civic Ordinance will take effect, imposing fines on dog owners who do not dilute their animals' urine in public areas. This updated regulation has been revised from its original version in 2006 and aims to improve behavior in shared spaces. The ordinance not only adds new fines but also increases the amounts, highlighting the city’s commitment to addressing public sanitation issues.

In the run-up to the ordinance’s implementation, the city administration has engaged in a public awareness campaign, deploying informers throughout streets and squares to educate residents. The goal is to enhance community living and ensure better behaviors in public spaces, particularly regarding issues that cause discomfort or detract from the public's quality of life. This proactive approach serves to bolster social responsibility among pet owners in the city.

The revised Civic Ordinance introduces more stringent penalties for offenses that disturb communal harmony, reflecting a broader trend among urban areas to enforce stricter regulations on public cleanliness. This initiative aims to create a cleaner, more pleasant environment, which may also influence similar legislative actions in other cities facing comparable challenges with pet ownership and public cleanliness.